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What is Qualifying Damage?

Qualifying Damage to Siding means damage caused by a defect in the Siding that is manifested as shrinkage between the ends of Siding in excess of 3/16” except that for Siding installed abutting windows, doors or trim, shrinkage must exceed 5/16”. In addition, Siding with warping or bowing in excess of 1/2″, field and edge cracking through the board, or delamination is also Qualifying Damage.

Important Deadlines

The following are important dates that will affect your rights:

If you are a current property owner and do not sell the property, your deadline to submit a claim is February 17, 2023 unless the Settlement Fund is not exhausted, in which case further claims will be accepted until the Settlement Fund is exhausted.

If you are a former property owner, your deadline to submit a claim is 90 days from the closing of your sale

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